GROUP OF YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS AGES 13, 15 & 16 HOST MAJOR EVENT FOR OBESITY AWARENESS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 14, 2009

CONTACT:
Tracy Lightner-Levy
409-718-7516
thicksistahemail@yahoo.com

GROUP OF YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS AGES 13, 15 & 16 HOST MAJOR EVENT FOR OBESITY AWARENESS

Bryia Lightner, Founder & CEO, ThickTeenz.com!

Brenique Lightner, President, ThickTeenz.com!

Port Arthur, TX (BlackNews.com) - Obesity is now an American epidemic along with other countries such as England. ThickTeenz.com! is on a mission to help aid teens as many battle the affects of obesity. ThickTeenz.com! exists under the THICKCompanies umbrella of businesses.

Founder & CEO, Bryia Lightner is a Young Entrepreneur who currently attends high school in Port Arthur, Texas. She is 15-years-old and is consistently on the honor roll. Miss Lightner plans to continue her mission and study medicine after graduation.

President 13-year-old Brenique Lighter is regularly on the honor roll and attends middle school in Port Arthur, Texas. Last year she received commended ratings on both TAKS (state) exams and received Excellent ratings during this years' UIL competition.

Ann Nguyen is the Marketing Coordinator and attends high school in Port Arthur, Texas. She is 16 years of age and plans to study medicine after graduation.

ThickTeenz.com! "Healthy Me" Walk-A-Thon Targets Youth & People of Size. A walk-a-thon to help bring awareness and aid people of size as many battle the affects of obesity. This event will be held on June 6, 2009 starting at: 7:00a.m. until 3:00p.m at the Sea Wall & Hughen Park in Port Arthur, Texas.

THICK Companies is currently seeking: Sponsors, Vendors, Participants & Volunteers. Please help support our Young Entrepreneurs impact change. With your help, they can make a difference in the lives of other youth!

THICK Companies is a new consciousness to promote a positive image in all industries and the general public for people of size. Their mission is teaching health and increasing consciousness and knowledge. They empower people of size through programs, events and online communities. Please visit ThickSistah.com! (www.thicksistah.com) Online to gain further information and insight.

Interested in sponsoring one of their major events? Contact them online and view their media kit at: www.thicksistah.com "about us" page.

Company Name & Address:
Thick Companies -- PO Box 1493, Port Arthur, Texas 77641

Contact name, phone, e-mail address and website

Tracy Lightner-Levy
Phone: 409-718-7516
Email: thicksistahemail@yahoo.com

Websites:
www.thicksistah.com
www.thickteenz.com
www.thicksistah.ning.com
www.thickteenz.ning.com

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